Amsterdam, Jan. 16.
The population of the Netherlands today stood solidly behind the Government and both public and press opinion voiced complete approval of the rigid precautionary measures enforced throughout the country, Confidence of the people in their country's defence power rose constantly during the past few days and remained at patriotic height today. General opinion was reflected in the large-circulation liberal newspaper, "Algemeen Handelsblad," which state ed: "Dangers are increasing, but they can only strengthen our determination not to let ourselves be taken in tow by anybody. Our military vii ance and ever increasing organization of our defence forces, military, economically and morally, are guarantees of this determination."—Havas,
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